The Antiquary 21 Year Old vs Edradour 2000 Natural Cask Strength (cask 1032) - Ibisco Decanter
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
The Antiquary
★ 5.00
£85
Edradour 2000 Natural Cask Strength (cask 1032) - Ibisco Decanter
Edradour
★ 4.00
£79
| The Antiquary 21 Year Old | Edradour 2000 Natural Cask Strength (cask 1032) - Ibisco Decanter | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | The Antiquary | Edradour |
| Region | Other Scotch | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | Single Malt |
| ABV | 43% | 56.3% |
| Age | 21 yr | 14 yr |
| Price | £84.9 | £79.16 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 4.00/5 |
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
Edradour 2000 Natural Cask Strength (cask 1032) - Ibisco Decanter
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
Edradour 2000 Natural Cask Strength (cask 1032) - Ibisco Decanter
Quick verdict
The Antiquary 21 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.00).
Edradour 2000 Natural Cask Strength (cask 1032) - Ibisco Decanter is better value at £79 vs £85.
For beginners: The Antiquary 21 Year Old is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +Longer maturation (21 vs 14 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£84.9 vs £79.16)
Edradour 2000 Natural Cask Strength (cask 1032) - Ibisco Decanter
Pros
- +More affordable (£79.16 vs £84.9)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (56.3%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (4.0 vs 5.0)
Who should buy The?
The Antiquary 21 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Other Scotch character.
Who should buy Edradour?
Edradour 2000 Natural Cask Strength (cask 1032) - Ibisco Decanter is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.
Tasting notes
Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old
Only Edradour 2000 Natural Cask Strength (cask 1032) - Ibisco Decanter